my 9 yr daughter is just starting to go through puberty - (hair growth) how do i talk to her about shaving?

Answer 1

I suspect that my dark haired 11 year old will come to me this summer about the increased hair on her legs. She knows I shave my legs and under my arms and when she has it I am sure she will ask for my help to learn to remove it.

Frankly I don't see any need to approach your child about shaving, specially if you are suggesting shaving pubic hair??? We don't shave because we need to, we shave because we choose to. It is not necessary like discussing puberty and sexual issues.

Let the kid come to you when she is ready and wants to know!! If you are like me, there is a razor in the tub, the kid will probably just take it and use it!! I know I did!

Answer 2

I have a lot of mums bringing in their young daughters to have waxing done. I assume you mean underarm, pubic and leg hair.
I would honestly only ever recommend waxing due to many many factors which are all common knowledge to people, such as shaving makes hair appear thicker, dehydrates the skin and does not reduce the amounts of hair, waxing has immdeiate results, makes the skin smooth and slows down the growth.

I started waxing at age 11 (now 21) and have hardly any hair left on my legs, underarm etc. You should purchase a microwavable wax kit ( these are great for kids as they do not have much hair) and do her waxing for her.

When she gets a little bit older you can always give her the option of shaving if she wants but just think that if you get her started with waxing now then by the time she is in high school she will have very minimal growth as opossed to having to shave every day.


** Explain this as you would with shaving, eg: that she has hair and that if she wants to then you can remove it, etc.

Good luck (your little girl is growing up)

Answer 3

no need for her to start shaving yet...unless the hair there is really noticiable. Most important thing right now is to talk to her aobut why her body is changing.....and most important and I mean important....teach her to respect herself and her body.....that her body belong to her.....My little girl is going through the same thing....and we will get into all the rest later. If she beging to ask you questions...then typically this means that she understand what she is asking and you address what she is asking.....we have had a little birds and bees talk....not the enire thing....she has not asked about that....the last question was why do sperm have not feet....hummmmm.....that came out of a book at school that she was looking at the pictures in.....We didn't talk about that one yet.....I was in shock.....lol

Answer 4

Removing the excess hair from your underarms and lower legs is a grooming issue here in the States. Since she is so young help her shave under her arms and lower legs. Tel her not to shave hands or arms, etc.

Answer 5

Is it bothering her or you? If she wants to know about these things then just sit down and talk to her about it ! if it's your problem I would let it go until she brings it up and she will when the time is right! For your information,at 9 years of age your daughter is not going through puberty!

Answer 6

make it seem like it is something she id finally mature enough to do rather than something she has to do
give her a quick lesson and tell her the things she should remember life never shave dry and go against the the direction of growth (up) get her high quality razor (try shick intuition with the soap around it or Venus (its pink)
keep the conversation light and done make it seem like a big stepping stone of life

Answer 7

Shaving what? If it's underarms and/or legs, let her ask you. My niece asked my sister if she could start shaving cause she was embarassed of it, my sister showed her how to do it. OR you being the parent just talk to her about it, you should know how by now.

Answer 8

Well your daughter is now going through puberty and you and her are nervous but dont be afraid to ask her and she wont be afraid to ask you. Tell her with a smile on you face we need to talk and shoot but start out with a joke to make it not so unconfortable .Goodluck~!!~!~!~

Answer 9

Ummm...Well....She is a little bit young to be shaving. Maybe just her armpits, but I think she should wait a year or two before her legs. Basically, if she wears a bra, just ask her if she wants to.

Answer 10

9 years is somewhat early.. you may wait till ultimately she's approximately 10-11.. basically enable her shave them if all her different pals shave or if she asks because of the fact then it skill that its getting embarrassing.. wish it facilitates!